Autumn 2007, issue 33 - Lincolnshire County Council

Village News
Issue 33
SEPTEMBER
For the communities of Manby, Grimoldby and South Cockerington
THE DAY THE RAIN CAME . . . !
2007
In this issue:
New Editor!
Updates on:
Wingas, Manby House
Carlton Road
Interview with
William Farrow
Go Green!
Women’s Institute
Village Plan
Autumn Garden Tips
Brain Teasers!
What’s Going On?
Nutrition Tips
King’s Outreach
“The Tortoise Lady”
“The Birdman”
First Responders
Egyptian Dance
Sport/Club News
With thanks to Alan Johns, Elizabeth Burney-Jones and Steve Ward for these photographs.
Village News Sept 2007
News from the Editorial Committee!
A
new face joins the team of the Village News this quarter
Hello Villagers !
and we are delighted to welcome Steve Ward on board.
elcome to this latest edition of the Village News. I trust
Together with Sally Taylor who in March took over the
you will enjoy its content and in some small way will
responsibility of preparing the magazine, they will share the role
brighten up your day.
of Joint Editors. Both Sally and Steve are experienced in their
As the new editor I am always on the look out for new stories and
fields and we look forward to some innovative and exciting new ideas for the village news so please do write to me anytime with
additions for their future issues. Please feel free to contact
news or suggestions. This is your Newsletter and if I can make it
either of them by telephone or e-mail and let them know any
more enjoyable then I certainly will do.
items you would like to see included.
I’ve lived in Manby for 5 years now so I guess I’ll be a
It is almost 6 years now since Adie Sanders and I revived
local in about another 30 years ! But from day one I have
the Village News. We put out our first edition in March
found the people around here to be very friendly and
2002 and since then we have seen quite a few changes to
helpful and as a result I am pleased to call this my home. I
the team. Our group has always been small in number
think Lincolnshire must be one of the most underrated
but all worked hard to put out a professional, topical and New face Steve Ward counties in the country and I have been bowled over by its
we hope interesting publication. There is always room for
beauty and traditional way of life. It is very easy to forget how
villagers who would like to become involved with the team so if fortunate we are living where we do and even though some locals
you think it could be your scene don’t hesitate to contact either
tell me it’s not what it used to be, believe me, having lived in the
Sally or Steve.
big cities all over the country, we are incredibly fortunate to live
Over these years I am pleased to say the Village Hall bank
where we do.
account has received about £2,400 from these efforts. We have
However, like many places over the last two months we have been
been fortunate to find advertisers, many of whom have been
devastated by the rain so this issue will major on local problems
with us since inception, and it is due to their help we have been
and I thank all those who sent in the following pictures. I for one
able to pass on this money. I must stress that all the work done
suffered with a flooded garage, and was only an inch away from a
is voluntary and unpaid except for necessary expenses.
flooded kitchen. I also lost my pride
As from the December issue of the news I plan to take a back
and joy, my Mercedes SL, which as
seat leaving it to those younger, fitter and more able! But I
you can see sank quite nicely! But my
cannot go without saying how much Brian and I have enjoyed
heart really does go out to those who
our involvement with and the friendship of the group. A big
had internal house floods. The rest of us
Editor’s car sinking!
thank you to all who have helped on the team, past and present,
forget easily when the floods subside
sometimes with a bit of bullying and cajoling from me! Our
but once it’s in your house, the problem stays for months.
loyal band of regular contributors and our team of distributors
We are currently in contact with the water board and will keep you
have all been marvellous and never let me down.
posted of our findings as to what they propose in order to ease
It was not my intention to stay with the magazine this length of
certain specific problems in our villages. More to come on this
time, my aim being to get it up and running and I know I can
later. If any of you have had difficulties in getting a response from
safely sit back and leave it in the very capable hands of all
the water board like I have then I found this website link very
involved. I wish you well and look forward to reading many
useful :Marion Philpott
more issues!
www.anglianwater.co.uk/index.php?sectionid=38&parentid=14
It’s a promise from Anglian water that they will credit any domestic
user (ie us) with £20 if they do not respond within 4 hours of being
notified of reports of sewage flooding. I am currently up £60!
Well that’s enough from me for now, please don’t forget to get in
Editor:
touch with any ideas for the future.
Steve Ward; 32 Church Lane, Manby
Steve
Kind regards,
[email protected] Tel: 05602 776539
W
How to contact us!
Editor and Club News:
Sally Taylor; 37 Church Lane, Manby
[email protected]
Advertising:
Maureen Clark; 18 Church Lane, Manby
Telephone: 327494
The Village News Editorial Committee reserve the right to refuse to
publish any articles or letters it considers to be libellous, obscene or
offensive. It also reserves the right to abridge or otherwise amend
letters/articles in the interest of space. Any views expressed in
articles/letters are not necessarily the views of the Village News Editorial
Committee. All items are printed in good faith.
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Village News Sept 2007
Village News Updates
Wingas Saga Continues
Carlton Road, Manby
Saltfleetby & District Residents Association tells us that they
have been informed that the application made by Wingas for
an undergrand gas storage facility in their area has apparently
now been withdrawn.
However, this is not the cause for celebration that it may at
first seem. The planning application that had been before
Lincolnshire County Council for over a year had given rise to
a number of serious reservations and it would appear that,
rather than pursue their original course, Wingas has decided
to clear the slate and start again using another approach.
Instead, by employing the terms of different legislation, they
now intend to re-apply direct to the Government with their
plans. If these are approved the LCC would then receive a
directive from Westminster to proceed.
It is still to be hoped that things may not get this far however
because the considerable body of opinion that now exists in
connection with these plans may well be enough to warrant a
Public Enquiry. We’ll keep you posted.
It was intriguing to read in the article “Interview with Cllr Terry
Knowles” that “…the County Highways view is that Carlton
Road remains a rural country road and does not warrant an
upgrading.”
Village News decided to look further into this and found that
since Carlton Road was declared a “rural country road” many
years ago (probably just after Domesday), the amount of traffic
using it has increased out of all proportion. A quick check of the
ELDC, Drainage Board, Environment Agency and other
businesses discovered at least 356 designated parking spaces
which appear to be fully utilised every working day. In addition
to this there is a plethora of unmarked parking areas which could
accommodate hundreds of vehicles which are also widely used.
Buses use the road on a regular basis, there is the AM and PM
school runs to Grimoldby Primary School, and of course we
have the contentious use by the ELDC refuse lorries 6 days per
week. In addition a thriving and busy Dowlands industrial park
has sprung up generating more traffic. Anglian Water has 2
facilities off Church Lane and their daily host of vehicles must
all enter via Carlton Road. Lincolnshire Turkeys have a large
complex, again on Church Lane, and their 40 ton transporters,
feed deliveries etc must all access via Carlton Road.
Also on Manby business park there is a builder’s yard, Locksley
school, Pronto Removals, Dream City, Manby Park Westropp,
Manby gym and the Garrod Block complex which all attract
vehicular movements. It is also noted that vehicles from the
Highways Department also use Carlton Road.
In view of the above, how can County Highways maintain that
Carlton Road is a rural country road? On which planet do they
live? It’s about time they came out of their ivory tower and had
a look at the true facts and see for themselves that a Lincolnshire
Road Car bus and an ELDC refuse lorry cannot pass without
one or the other going into the soft verges. It is time something
positive was done to upgrade Carlton Road immediately.
(At the time of preparing this article it was noted that signs had
appeared advising of road works on Carlton Road commencing
16 August for up to two weeks. Enquiries of the Highways
Department revealed that this was general repair work scheduled
in the school/general summer holidays so as to cause minimal
disruption.)
Manby House
Nobody living in or passing through the village can have
failed to see that over the past few months changes have been
happening at Manby House on Carlton Road. Although the
clearing and burning in the grounds has caused some
concern, walking along the adjacent pavement is now
certainly far easier and more pleasant.
It is good to know too that, with the advice of ELDC’s Tree
officers and their own tree surgeons, the new owners have
made sure that the rare specimen trees planted at the turn of
the last century have been carefully preserved or given
appropriate attention where required by neglect or age. No
healthy trees have been felled; only the diseased or partially
fallen and storm damaged have been taken out.
Particularly for those villagers who remember Manby House
during the earlier days of the Rear Admiral and Mrs Hall and their delightful summer garden parties - it will be
especially encouraging to see the place being given such a
welcome new lease of life. Although there is still much work
to do, the new owners are hopeful that before long it will be
possible to open their home again for one or two events
during the year. Quite like old times!
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A N I NTERVIEW WITH M R W ILLIAM RYDER FARROW
Mr Farrow originated from Yorkshire, from a place called
Rawdon, but there is no hint of a Yorkshire accent. This is
probably due to the fact Mr Farrow was in the R.A.F. for
many years. This was through sheer hard work and
determination, as when he was 10, he asked his parents if he
could go to Grammar school and because he read a lot and
had a wide knowledge of the world, his headmaster duly put
his name forward and he was accepted without taking an
exam.
At the age of 17, Mr Farrow joined the R.A.F. and after initial
training, trained as a pilot. A dangerous, but exciting job, even
after 72 occasions of crossing enemy lines during W.W.2 no
harm came Mr Farrow’s way.
During his time in the R.A.F. he served in many places
including, Burma, India, Germany, Middle East and the Far
East. Many of these were long stays with a mobile fighter
unit. He worked hard to gain promotion and finally retired as a
Squadron Leader in 1974, flying V.C. 10’s – a bit bigger than
the planes he flew during WW2.
It was as a result of his work that he met his wife, Audrey, she
was a younger member of his staff and felt she needed looking
after as she didn’t have any really close family nearby. He
engineered a job for her in London and they kept in touch
every now and again as Mr Farrow was often away. Their
friendship developed over 3 or 4 years and they finally
married in Grimoldby. They later had 2 daughters.
Once he started his family, Mr Farrow wanted to settle in one
place and initially lived in a caravan in the village but later
decided to build a house. A local farmer was willing to sell
him some land and the wheels were set in motion, he still lives
in the same house today.
When Mr Farrow retired from the R.A.F. he went to work for
a friend at Strubby Airfield, which used to be very busy
ferrying people out to the rigs in the North Sea and for a while
he kept his hours up for a pilot’s licence, but eventually
decided to retire from flying.
One of his other interests is painting and he has produced
many pictures of the local area and of his family. I was very
impressed with his work and wished I had his talent.
He was also a very good sailor and has owned many sailing
boats. He felt he had a natural instinct to sail, feeling the
elements, as he would when flying. He first started sailing
with friends and then later the whole family would sail over to
Holland, or to Norfolk and the surrounding area.
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Over the years, Mr Farrow has seen many changes to the
village, but luckily a lot of his friends are still here and he has
Carol Tinkler
no intention of living any where else.
CHURCH NEWS
GRIMOLDBY METHODIST
There is a service every Sunday at
10:30am at Grimoldby Methodist
Church. Contact: Deryck 328836.
ST. EDITH’S
We have had quite a good three months socially, with the
Riverhead Silver Band Concert at the end of May, then on the
2nd June a most enjoyable Chine Supper, thanks to Marjorie
and Derek Jackson.
On July 14th on a glorious warm, sunny evening, Janice and
Phil Cook hosted a “Music in the Garden” event where we
enjoyed listening to a
variety of music and a
delicious supper. The
musicians ranged from
the very young to the
not so young. The
whole event was
superbly compered by
Craig Collinson and
Louth Band “Vanilla
Smooth” provided the sound system and did the technical bit
and entertained us superbly whilst we ate.
The profit of the evening was shared equally between St.
Edith’s Church and Louth & District (Evan Cornish) Hospice
and each benefited by £455.00.
Harvest Festival, Supper and Auction is on Saturday October
6th at 6.00pm. Please come and join us in St. Edith’s for this
happy occasion, when we hope Jeff will once again be the
Auctioneer. We must thank Jeff for the really fine restoration of
our wooden floor candlesticks; they are a joy to see.
We must also thank Kath Jackson for the fine banner she
created. This was displayed in Lincoln Cathedral earlier this
year, and will be in the Church, together with the Mother Union
Banner.
☞ Please see page 10 for dates of further Church events.
Village News Sept 2007
NEW PAGE! ~ ‘GO
GREEN!’ ~ NEW COLUMNIST!
Footnote from the editor: We have a new Columnist on
board and one who I hope will become a regular feature. Her
name is Astra Leadbitter MBE and she is a Senior Development
Officer for Groundwork Lincolnshire’s Climate Changing
Programme. The Climate Changing Programme assists
communities develop sustainable local solutions to climate
change issues within the context of environmental and
economic development and regeneration. For more
information regarding the work that Groundwork Lincolnshire
is involved in visit their web page on www.groundwork.org.uk
Astra is responsible for our ‘Go Green’ page. In this edition we
have asked Astra to put together a list of Household Energy
Saving tips and ideas just for you.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
By being more energy efficient the average household
could save up to £300 a year on energy bills. There are
lots of simple things you can do to save energy, which will
reduce your carbon footprint and save you money. Below
are Ten Energy Saving Tips which don’t involve you
spending any money!!
The ideal temperature for a room is between 18 and 21˚C.
Any lower and the room will feel cold. Any higher, it will be
too warm, and you could be wasting fuel. Setting your
room thermostat correctly, and leaving it set at the correct
temperature can save a significant amount on your
annual bills. Even a drop of 1 degree can save 8%-10%
on your home heating bills.
Closing your curtains at night provides an extra barrier,
stopping the heat from escaping through your windows. If
your radiators are situated below your windows, you may
also consider reducing the length of your curtains if
covering the radiator or tucking the curtains behind the
radiator, to redirect the heat from behind the radiator into
the room. (Just make sure your curtains don’t get too hot!)
Also try not to position furniture in front of radiators as
they can block and absorb heat.
Electricity is the most expensive form of fuel for heating
for both rooms, and water. This includes your kettle. Why
pay to heat a full kettle, only to let it go cold, and reheat it
again later? If you put into the kettle just the amount of
water you need, it will boil faster and you will be saving
money in the long run.
Putting the lids on pans when you are cooking, keeps the
heat where you need it. Cooking times will be quicker,
and you will be limiting the amount of moisture released
into your home, a contributing factor of mould and
dampness. When using a small pan use a smaller burner.
Boiling water in the kettle first then adding it to the pan will
save the time the burner needs to heat the water.
Switch off lights when you leave a room.
Don't leave appliances on standby. By switching off at the
main power button, or even the socket, you will save both
energy and money. Some older electrical items left on
standby use up to 85% of the energy they would use if
fully switched on, so switch off that TV, microwave,
computer,washing machine dishwasher, washer, phone
charger, etc.
If possible have a shower instead of a bath, a shower
uses only two-fifths of the water needed for a bath. Also,
by replacing your showerhead with a more water efficient
model such as a low flow or aerated one it is possible to
reduce your water consumption further still (by more than
half) whilst still enjoying a great shower.
Your washing machine and tumble dryer are two of the
appliances in your home that use the most energy. When
using the washing machine, between about 85-90% of
energy is used just to heat up the water, therefore
dropping the water temperature of your wash could
significantly decrease your energy consumption. Also
always wash a full load and if you can't, use a half-load or
economy programme if your machine has one. Modern
washing powders will be just as effective at lower
temperatures. Also don't put really wet clothes into a
tumble dryer; wring them out or spin-dry them first,
therefore reducing your drying time in a tumble dryer. You
could avoiding using the dryer altogether by line drying
clothes whenever possible or using an indoor clothes
dryer when the weather is bad.
Make sure you defrost your fridge and freezer on a
regular basis. An iced up freezer will make the freezer
work harder therefore wasting more energy than needed.
Only set your fridge to as cold as you need it and avoid
keeping the door open for long periods of time as the
more cold air that escapes, the harder the fridge has to
work. You should check the seal regularly too as if it is
damaged then cold air will be escaping and making the
fridge/freezer have to work harder.
Go save some money and energy!!!!!!!!
☞
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Contact Astra on 01507 606710 / 07939062483
[email protected]
Village News Sept 2007
The Women’s Institute
Our June meeting took place at Grimoldby Grange
Livery where we were entertained firstly by the South
Wold North Pony Club. They staged various games on
three small ponies, followed by a wonderful pairs
display by Liz Pears riding Fashion, and Ferne on
Henry. Then Liz gave a delightful dressage display set
to music. Unfortunately due to the weather a tour
around the paddocks to see the mares and foals was
not possible, but a lovely little foal was brought for us
to admire. Most of us then had tea, coffee and biscuits
at a member’s home. In all a lovely evening.
July 7th dawned bright but with cloudy periods, but
fortunately with no rain for the coffee morning at
Christine Baxter’s
lovely garden. As well
as refreshments there
were bric-a-brac,
produce and plant
stalls. Although
numbers were down
this year all those that
came had a good time
and went away loaded down with goodies. With some
of the proceeds we were able to make a donation of
£100 to the Village Hall Disability Fund.
Other events over the past few months have been
varied. Three members from Manby & Grimoldby WI
went to try their hand at playing croquet. The morning
was taken up with tuition and games were held in the
afternoon; a good day was had by all and some
members would like to take further tuition.
On the evening of 13th June 28 ladies from various
WI’s descended on the club house of Louth & District
Archery Club at Manby. The evening was cold and
wet so shooting took place under the veranda. The
men from LADAC very kindly collected the arrows
from the targets (and grass!) – unfortunately they got a
bit wet.
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Alvingham WI organised an outing to the North York
Moors Railway. Two of our members went and had a
wonderful day. Imagine their delight when at tea
hosted by South Cave WI, Grace was said by Peter
Faulkner who was there with his wife Yani. At our
July meeting Linda Hotchkiss from the Lincolnshire
Archives gave us a very informative talk on how to
trace our family history; it was a very enjoyable
evening and she made it all sound so easy!
We do not have a formal meeting in August – we
usually have an outing. This time we visited Stephanie
Lee’s beautiful garden in Sutton on Sea, followed by
fish and chips at the Grange and Links Hotel.
At the National Federation of WI AGM in the Royal
Albert Hall the resolution to save our community
hospitals received more than a 99% endorsement. A
challenge was laid down to WI members to make a
difference and take up the WI Carbon Challenge and
reduce our carbon footprint through simple lifestyle
changes. By making small changes together we can
make a difference – reducing food miles, recycling,
install energy saving light bulbs, turn the thermostat on
the central heating down by 1 degree and wash at 30
degrees (unless it is really dirty) – these small changes
will save us money too! The WI’s carbon challenge is
supported by Marks & Spencer (they have invested
£200 million to become carbon neutral by 2012).
Forthcoming meetings:13th Sept.
11th Oct.
8th Nov.
13th Dec.
“Harvest Auction” followed by a plum
bread supper
Mrs. Di Grimshaw will give a talk on
“Joyce Grenfell Monologues”
John Haden will give a talk on
“Lincolnshire to Virginia”
Christmas Party with singer Jenny
Webb
Barbara Bragg
Village News Sept 2007
Who Wants a Village Plan?
Autumn Garden Tips
There are what, let’s say at a
rough count 2000 residents in the
combined villages of Grimoldby
and Manby. Of those, despite
flyers in every letterbox, just 35
turned up at the Village Hall on
Saturday evening 16 June to hear about the proposed ‘Village
Plan’. What a disappointment for those who had worked hard
to make the event welcoming and informative.
Quite apart from some very acceptable cheese and wine,
however, those of us who were there benefited from informal
introductions by members of the project team, and a video
film illustrating just what could, and has been achieved by
other communities in adopting a Village Plan. Essentially this
is a nationwide initiative that, county by county, offers advice
and funding to identify and then realise improvements or
acquisitions for local groups. Here in Lincolnshire the
department offering this support is Community Lincs. Such
ventures can bring about not only the declared targets
themselves, but in doing so they can also generate enthusiasm
and a stronger spirit of community.
To illustrate further, key phrases from the presentation
included: “building links between district, county and local”,
“villagers as stakeholders in their community”, and
“community engagement now and into the future”.
Apparently the immediate aim for our own villages is to hold
2 or 3 events over the coming year
when more will be explained about
Village Plans and constructive
feedback will be sought from
residents. This enterprise is a special
opportunity for all of us to get involved and to make a real
difference to life in our patch. Despite the poor turn-out, it was
most encouraging to hear some exciting ideas being voiced,
and particularly to see good representation from younger
residents. So, if you would like to have a village cafe, a sports
terrain, our own mini-bus, a community allotment, OR - - well come along to the next gathering and have your say too.
Meanwhile, if you’d like to get involved at once or would just
like to know more contact:
Trevor Cutmore on: 01507 328802 / 07779018983
or [email protected]
By “Digger”
Last quarter I observed how badly we were
missing rain for the gardens but I expected
Mother Nature would sort things out.
Within 48 hours of passing my article to the
Editor the skies opened up and we had a
month’s rain in 2 days! Since then we have
had extraordinary amounts of rain. I liked a
letter to the editor of a national daily in which the writer
said he had planted his garden with drought resistant
plants as advised by the experts, but that they had now
drowned! What to do next? British weather can really try
gardeners’ patience.
As this goes to press autumn colours begin to appear,
mornings are much cooler and daylight hours are shorter
and one of the busiest garden periods gets under way.
It is time to start cutting down spent bedding plants and
perennials, pull out your tired runner and broad bean
plants and generally look to tidying up the garden.
Spring flowering bulbs should now be purchased as the
early buyer gets the best choice of bulbs sold loosely.
Now is the time to take cuttings of tender perennials ie
pelargoniums, fuchsias and argyranthemums.
Some of your more tender patio pot plants need to be
brought into the greenhouse as the first frosts will not be
too far away now. Do remember though that it’s best to
give your greenhouse a good winter clean before filling it
up with pot plants!
- When October arrives dig over bare areas of soil.
- Take hardwood cuttings.
- Give hedges a last trim.
- Insulate the greenhouse.
*For the second time young
Helen Smith of Manby, aged
8, is the winner of this year's
Sunflower competition with a
lovely plant measuring 9.5
feet. Well done Helen! Your
prize will be winging its way
to you shortly.
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Village News Sept 2007
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor
PARISH COUNCIL PRECEPT
I write further to the contributions made by other
residents in your June edition, regarding the 45%
increase in this year’s Parish Precept.
As far as I am concerned the ‘Jury is out’ on this,
pending a decision as to how the money is spent, but I
do agree with Mr Ball that the Parish Council would
have done better to consult the villagers first.
I have lived in Grimoldby for 20 years and would be
hard pressed to name 5 things the Parish Council has
achieved in all that time, so it will be interesting to see
what they come up with!!
I assume that in setting its 2008/09 Precept, the Parish
Council will revert to the 2006/07 baseline, and add a
small percentage for inflation, rather than use the
2007/08 figure as its starting point? If not, the raid on
our finances will be repeated.
I think it would also be a good idea if the Parish Council
published a summary of its Annual Accounts in this
magazine, then we would all know where our money
was being spent.
All of that said, we should keep this in its proper
context. The Parish Precept represents less than 2% of our
Council Tax bills. We should all be far more concerned
at the relentless above inflation increases imposed upon
us year after year by the County and District Councils
and the Police Authority - in return for what? Answers
on the back of a postage stamp please.
Yours,
Charles Pilbeam
Tinkle Street, Grimoldby
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Dear Sir,
Re: “Speeding” on page 3 of June Issue
Speeding is not the only concern on our village roads,
there is also the problem of motorists pulling out to go
past stationary vehicles despite others closely
approaching from the opposite direction. This is
particularly noticeable on Tinkle Street near the Post
Office and the Hairdressers although it should be
stressed that it is no fault of either establishment. As
with speeding, it involves a variety of vehicles but is
usually committed by drivers of larger commercial
vehicles and 4x4s. Can’t these ignorant motorists wait
just a few more seconds?!
Continuing on the speeding topic, Cllr Terry Knowles
was quoted in the last issue of VN that one of his biggest
successes was getting speeding restrictions on the lanes
throughout the villages. Well, there may be signs
showing these restrictions but many drivers ignore them.
On another topic, why can’t those responsible for cutting
the roadside verges (local authority or other agencies)
make a better job of it? It seems to be a case of getting the
grass cut as quickly as possible and moving on. They
don’t care if the clippings spread onto the footpath and
the road which could be a danger when conditions are
wet. Also, why don’t they spend a few more minutes
clipping around the edges to make a neater finish? Don’t
people have pride in their work these days?
Finally, a topic brought to the fore during June and July,
why aren’t dykes in and around our villages
maintained? When the grass verges and bordering
hedges are cut, most of the clippings finish up in the
dykes and never get cleared out. The rubbish obscures the
dyke edges and again could be potential hazard for
motorist, cyclists and pedestrians alike.
‘Middlesykes Lane Resident’
Ed’s Note: Thank you for these direct comments.
I’d be interested in some solutions to
improve the situation which I could then
champion for you. Do other readers agree?
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ANSWERS
Find the Flower: 1. red hot poker, 2. lily, 3. foxgloves, 4. marigold, 5. daisy, 6. sweet william, 7. honeysuckle, 8.
snowdrop, 9. phlox, 10. wallflower, 11. aster, 12. thyme
Brainteasing: mind over matter, plus fours, reverse gear
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Village News Sept 2007
What’s (Going) On?
DATES WITH THE CHURCHES
HARVEST FESTIVAL
ANNUAL BOOK SALE
GRIMOLDBY METHODIST CHURCH
ST. EDITH’S CHURCH
Sunday 7th October, 10.30am.
Service led by Mr. John Dennis, refreshments
afterwards. All welcome.
is here again on Friday September 7th, 2pm to
6pm and Saturday 8th, 10am to 3pm.
So if you have any books for
collection, please ring either Janet
327256, Marjorie 327398 or Mary
328953. Saturday 8th September is
also the day of the Old Churches Sponsored
Cycle Ride. Janet McKee and Freda Lammin are
doing the ride for St. Edith’s this year.
HARVEST FESTIVAL, SUPPER
AND AUCTION
ST. EDITH’S CHURCH
is on Saturday October 6th at 6.00pm.
Please come and join us for this happy occasion.
ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH
NEW. . . BREAKFAST CHURCH
SOUTH COCKERINGTON
Meeting at the Village Hall, this is a family
friendly time, with food, space for children, topic
and discussion.
If you are interested in the Christian faith but
have difficulty entering the traditional churches,
then here’s a chance to try something different.
The first meeting is on Sunday 23rd September
with food served from 9.30 - 10.00am. Meetings
will be on 4th Sunday monthly.
Contacts: Deryck 328836 or Margaret 327373.
OPEN DAY
Sunday, 23rd September at 2 p.m.
Wedding Flowers
Comic Dog Show
Bring & Buy Stalls
Refreshments
Harvest Songs of Praise 6 p.m.
Comic Dog Show registration from 1 p.m. Entry
£1.00 per dog per class. Classes to include:Junior Handler under 12 years; puppy 6-12 months;
happiest dog; best mover; best group (3 or more);
saddest expression; best food catcher; best pedigree
type; best non-pedigree type; best veteran; best
condition coat; best rescue dog; fancy dress; best in
show.
WITHERN SINGERS
St. Edith’s Church
Friday September 21st, the Withern
Singers, conducted by Shane
Hockings, are giving us a Concert at
7.30pm. Tickets are £5.00.
Proceeds to St. Leonard’s Church funds
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Village News Sept 2007
What’s (Going) On?
MOBILE LIBRARY
INFORMATION
Lincolnshire Heritage
Open Days
Thurs 6th - Sun 9th Sept
Don’t forget that the Lincolnshire Heritage
Open Days will be here again in September.
They have given us some excellent events and
openings in our patch over the past few years
so do look out for the 2007 programme in the
shops or Tourist Office. Or you could go on line
to check dates and venues at
www.lincsheritage.org
1.15-2.25 p.m.
2.35-3.00 p.m.
3.10-3.25 p.m.
3.30-3.40 p.m.
3.50-4.00 p.m.
DATES:
6th, 20th September
4th, 18th October
1st, 15th, 29th November
Mobile Phone Number: 0778 8568747
HOME LIBRARY SERVICE
VILLAGE HALL DIARY DATES
Whist Drives
10th & 24th September
8th & 22nd October
12th & 26th November
7th December
Grimoldby School
ELDC Car Park
Danes Court
Middlesykes Lane
St. Edith’s Gate
A service is available for those villagers who are
unable to visit a library. Books can be delivered to
you at home. If you are interested in having this
service, please contact:-
Bingo
14th & 28th September
12th & 26th October
9th & 23rd November
Helen Lewis Senior Library and Information Advisor,
based at Louth Library
01507 602105
NEW PARISH WEBSITE!
Take a look at the following site for
items/events/information regarding your parish:
[email protected]
SALTFLEET WITH SKIDBROOKE
HIST ORICAL SOCIETY
www.parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/
GrimoldbyandManby/
28 Sept
Roman Chariots & Chariot Racing.
Speaker: Tony Underwood
26 Oct
Tythe Maps & Awards. Speaker: Elaine Fox
30 Nov
Historical Lincs with the Past: a talk on the
county’s association with early wireless
transmission
All meetings take place on the last Friday of the month at
Saltfleet Social Centre in Sea lane, commencing at
2.30pm.
£3 per session, including refreshments. For further details
call Sylvia or Tony Underwood on 01507-338191.
PARISH ACTION COMMUNITY GROUP
have had funds made available to arrange functions
in the villages and you are invited on
Thursday 6th September 3pm – 5pm
at Grimoldby Village Hall to a Relaxing Afternoon
with the opportunity of a dance, singalong, chatter, and
afternoon tea. Please come with a friend or a neighbour
for a sociable get together. There is no charge.
For more details contact Karen – 327500
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Village News Sept 2007
Health & Lifestyle
by Marion Manson
NUTRITION TIPS
Carbohydrates (and Energy Expenditure)
Perhaps you're feeling confused by the mixed messages given out by various "diet" pushers regarding the balance
of food on your plate? Carbohydrates must be included. There is a simple rule:ENERGY (calories) IN
=
ENERGY (calories) OUT ***
So, whatever type of exercise/activity you do, you will always use some carbohydrate. The longer and harder you exercise,
the greater the demand will be on your carbohydrate stores. By the end of your exercise session, your glycogen stores will
be low, or even empty, and fatigue sets in.
Tips to Boost The Carbohydrate Content of Your Diet
• Plan all your meals/snacks around a carbohydrate food, so that more than half your plate is filled with it eg. a sauce
on a bed of pasta; baked potato with low fat filling, thick slices of bread with a small amount of filling.
• Experiment with different pastas and noodles, adding a variety of sauces, especially vegetable-based (have a stock of
tinned tomatoes in), which are low in fat. Watch out for ready-prepared creamy pasta sauces - they may be high in fat.
• Enjoy plenty of fresh fruit & keep tinned fruit in natural juice in for when you aren't able to get fresh, or as extra.
• Add dried fruit to breakfast cereals to boost carbohydrate and fibre.
• Breakfast cereals can be a nutritious snack at any time of the day - choose high fibre, low-sugar varieties whenever
possible, and serve with skimmed or semi-skimmed milk.
• Cakes, biscuits and confectionery are high in fat. Choose a bread-based snack; bread muffins; crumpets and spread with
jam or honey, and (if necessary) a scraping of low fat spread.
• Approximately 60-70% of your total dietary energy (calories) should be supplied by carbohydrate; approximately 12%
from protein; and the rest from (avoid saturated) fat. Have at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day to be
sure you get fibre and essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals. An adjustment will be necessary for most sports people
to actively increase the carbohydrate content of their diet ***, as outlined, on days of greater activity.
HIGH CARBOHYDRATE SNACKS (also low fat)
• Banana sandwich (2 slices)*
• Large banana*
• 75g (3oz) dried fruit (eg. raisins)
• Salad sandwich* and one piece of fruit
• Jam sandwiches (2 slices wholemeal bread)
• Bowl of thick vegetable soup with wholemeal roll*
• Bowl of cereal (eg 2 weetabix)* with skimmed milk
• 200g (8oz) baked jacket potato* (with low fat filling)
• Bowl of fruit salad with a small carton of low fat fruit yoghurt
• 6 plain savoury crackers/crispbreads with 1tbsp (15g) jam/honey*
What ever your activity level, extra physical activity must be
part of your day in order to allow your body systems to
function as they were meant to ENERGY IN
must =
ENERGY OUT.
PS If you're wondering where the Wholebody Exercise class has
disappeared to now that the Leisure Centre has closed down,
it's alive and thriving in Ayscough Hall, Louth. Contact me if
you'd like details.
Marion Manson (Dip.EHM)
Health and Lifestyle Management
Wholebody Exercise (Medau Movement)
Talks to Groups Personal Training
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Village News Sept 2007
The King’s Outreach - August 2007
The King’s Outreach is a non religious charity focussed on
community development based in Manby and Grimoldby.
Over the last few months we have been very busy with
activities for every generation for our local community and
further afield.
To start with: We have recently completed a 15 week
programme of workshops for young people; the workshops
have included Drumming, Guitar, Salsa and Modern Dance.
These were all paid for by the Community Foundation of
Lincolnshire and have been greatly enjoyed by those attending.
We are putting on another dance workshop when the evenings
close in and the young people are talking about learning some
of the ballroom classics.
We have taken some local young men Go Karting twice
already with a group of young ladies going next week. We
have another trip planned for the young men at the end of
August; these trips have proved to be extremely successful with
the Police coming with us each time with everyone building
new and respectful relationships with each other. The Police
have reported that local youth crime has greatly reduced over
the last year in our area and now The King's Outreach are
helping the Police in other villages. This is very exciting but
we continue to focus locally at improving facilities for the
young people.
The Grimoldby Short Mat Bowls Club were very kind in
donating a 60ft Bowls Mat to the Youth Centre (YPOP –
Young People’s Outreach Project), this will be used during
winter months and hopefully we will get a team together to
take along to the Club and have some fun!
We have helped several people meet with the Prince’s Trust to
discuss the possibility to start their own business up; so far we
have had one successful business start up and they have just
received their funding now.
We have continued to provide training courses in Food
Hygiene, First Aid, Drug Awareness and Fire Awareness in the
Workplace. Our two Conference rooms are used very well and
are available for hire. Our Debt Counselling Project, Bee Free
is going well and we have recently been successful in receiving
some funding from the Abbey so we can put on workshops to
help people, if you are interested or need help with debt issues
please call; 01507 327888.
The Youth Centre is going well however it does slow down in
the summer months because of the good weather as young
people want to be outside. Our Youth Worker, Hannah
Franklin is continuing to do some outstanding work with the
local young people and invests far above what is required. We
have made huge steps with building with the local youth and
are looking forward to developing new things for them in the
months to come. We have had one dance mirror broken which
will cost around £200 to replace, as we do not have available
funds to cover this any donation would be gratefully received.
Lastly, we have run a computer course, ‘An Introduction into
Computing’; this was well received and attended, one
comment by Mr David Hardy, “I found it very helpful to gain a
greater understanding about how to use a computer”. He and
Mrs Hardy are keen to learn more so they can communicate
through emails and send photographs to family and friends
abroad. We are very happy to announce that we have just
secured some funding to deliver more computer courses at The
King's Outreach, Bowen House, Manby Park. These courses
will include the next level for beginners in computing,
Numeracy and Literacy, and the European Computer Driving
Licence. If you are interested in accessing any of these courses
please contact, Trevor Cutmore on
01507 328802 / 07779018983
[email protected]
If you would like to know more or are interested in becoming a
volunteer for us please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Village News Sept 2007
LISA ROBINSON - “The Tor toise Lady”
I was delighted to be asked to write a newsletter article for the
village in which I grew up. I moved to Manby in 1980 as a
toddler and attended the local preschool group – Manby
Playgroup, situated on the camp. My earliest memory of this is
the worn wooden floors which seemed to stretch for miles,
milk with rich tea biscuits at break and cuddles galore from
Mrs Carpenter and Mrs Carthy the playgroup leaders.
It was at the age of four when my parents
bought me my first pet tortoise (adult approx
40 years) which I named Tommy who most
villagers will remember. Nearly every BBQ
or party that my family held included a
conversation of this hyperactive tortoise at
sometime during the event. I attended
Grimoldby Primary School and took
Tommy on a number of occasions to support
school topics, he was even the foundations
of my only badge at Brownies – “The
collectors badge”. I’ll never forget wrapping
up the 60 + ceramic tortoise ornaments in
newspaper to take to Brownies in the hope
that I would receive my badge. Mrs Leatherbarrow was the
leader and I answered every question possible about tortoises
that day. I received my first and only badge.
Eventually my career progressed, I moved out of the village,
got married last year, and managed to acquire a new name
along the way - “The Tortoise Lady”. After rescuing many
tortoises and gaining experience of caring for differing species
the hobby went one step further. In November 2005 I opened a
shop in Ashby cum Fenby, near Waltham, known as “The
Tortoise Lady”. Here we specialise in tortoises only. We
provide information and advice on all aspects
of tortoise husbandry and stock a range of gifts
and accessories. The most important part to me
is to ensure all the juvenile tortoises go to
homes that are fully equipped and owners have
adequate knowledge of how to care for these
special reptiles, which includes escape proof
tortoise pens!
For the last two years we have attended the
Lincolnshire Show with the shop and the star
of the “The Tortoise Lady” shop being Bruno my Giant tortoise, an African Spurred or
known as the Giant Sulcata. Bruno was
rescued in 2004 due to his owner sadly passing
away. Bruno weighs in at nearly four stone and is measuring
nearly two foot in length at just 17years.
One summer Tommy escaped from his pen. The whole family
hunted for him for weeks in neighbouring gardens and fields
but he was nowhere to be seen. I had to accept the fact that he
had gone for ever. Until one Spring time we received a phone
call from a lady called Betty Williams who owned the field that
Tommy had hibernated in. It was him, alive and well. I never
thought I would get him back. He had been on a little adventure
of his own, reaching a total of 20 yards over a 6 month period.
This was the beauty of living in Manby, people knew how
much Tommy meant to me, they remembered the note through
their doors “Lost Tortoise, please phone”. Then eventually the
call came.
It was always animals and children that I wanted to work with.
I attended Monks Dyke High School and then completed
qualifications in Childcare. I gained two years experience by
returning to Gimoldby Primary School as an Ancillary
Assistant in the reception class. Each winter Tommy would
come along to school where we would discuss hibernation at
great lengths.
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Bruno has spent many occasions living in Manby at my parents
house loving the open space of the large garden and enjoying a
dinner of grass, grass and even more grass. Now he has a
purpose built tortoise house with under floor heating, with ideal
surroundings, meeting the needs of this very special species.
I am aware of a number of tortoise keepers still in Manby. If I
can help in any way through the sharing of my knowledge and
experience of keeping tortoises for over twenty years please
don’t hesitate to contact me. I enjoyed many years of living in
the area, mainly the camp, bike rides, and the endless wildlife
which entered our garden, even house on one occasion. The
teachers soon got used to me bringing wildlife in that required
around the clock care. The joys of village life!
Unfortunately I leave on a sad note. Tommy the tortoise sadly
past away in April 2007. He was believed to have been in the
region of 70 – 80 years of age, no suffering occurred. He had
the best life ever.
Lisa Halliday , The Tortoise Lady
07985 189342 www.thetortoiselady.com
Village News Sept 2007
ALAN STEWART “ Birdman”
Most people in our villages will have seen Alan Stewart
out and about walking, cycling or on his 3-wheel electric
buggy. Alan is now no oil painting, as his worldly-wise
face shows, but he is an internationally known expert in
his field of Mechanical Man Powered Flight; which
matters much more.
At his advanced age (he now qualifies for a free TV
licence) he has seen it all; been there and tried to do it.
Originally from Sheffield, Alan has lived in the villages
for many years and his dear wife
Irenee (who will also be remembered
by many readers), is buried in St.
Edith’s church yard, so it is unlikely
that he will be going anywhere else.
In his working life, an engineering
background, gained in the Sheffield
area, provided him with ideal
experience for specialised
metallurgical projects in the Aero
Industry and these kept him
employed until his official retirement
in 1996.
As reported in the last Village News, he recently took a
model of one of his early flying machines to the “OttoLilienthos Museum of Man Powered Flight”, in Alklam,
Germany and presented it to them for adding to their
displays. At the Museum he seems to have been
considered a celebrity and he was really well looked
after.
Alan has written a book about his life and flying exploits
– “Birdman” by Alan Stewart, published by Victor
Gollancz, ISBN 0-575-02822-X. I
recently read it via the Mobile Library
– very interesting; what a trier he is!!
I recommend you borrow it, if you
would like to know more about this
interesting man; or, you could
“Google” “Alan Stewart, Birdman”
via the internet and read about him
there.
He is a tough old bird who, having
recently survived pneumonia, has
celebrated by building a new
bungalow in his back garden and
selling his old house. He is best
known for being into the
development of man-powered
Ornithopter Aircraft (they fly by flapping their wings).
He has built four man-powered aircraft, two of them
ornithopter types, all designed to carry him into the
record books and to a Man Powered Flight prize. His
aircraft and Alan have been the subject of several
television programmes and at least one full size aircraft
is in a museum. Parts of his last ornithopter still reside in
his workshop and he is currently designing an improved
version.
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In recent times Alan has transferred
his expertise to designing and making
scale model buildings. There have
been dolls’ houses, mills, a complete
set of farm buildings, a blacksmith’s
shop, a village with an N gauge
railway and several shops. All are
very realistic as he uses accurate
materials (scale hand-made bricks are
normal to Alan). I know that apart
from a model currently being built of
his proposed next ornithopter he is also planning a livesteam railway around his new bungalow.
He is an amazing man and an unpretentious Village
Treasure who obviously plans to keep going for a very
long time. We are very lucky to have him.
The above photograph is Alan with the small scale model
of his next ornithopter. He is determined to build and fly
it, so watch this space!
Keith Bragg
Village News Sept 2007
Scouting News
The Year 2007 marks 100 years of
scouting and the centenary of Baden
Powell’s first experimental camp in
1907. So far this year Manby scouts
have joined together with other
scouts from the Louth District to celebrate some of the
biggest events in scouting to date. Many local celebrations
have taken place in the past few months and there are still
some to come!
Centenary Camp in Manby. Between 25th May and 28th
scouts from both Louth and Skegness joined together at the
same time as scouts all over the country for one of the
biggest camping events this year. Across the entire country
many ‘A Nights Away’ badges were achieved by scouts aged
between 6 and 25. Beavers, cubs and scouts all camped over
for the bank holiday weekend and were well prepared for the
rain that came. Despite this everyone had a fantastic time and
had a go at a good range of adventurous activities such as
Canoeing, Sailing, backwoods cooking and crafts.
Beaver and Cubs Fun day Manby Beavers and cubs went
along to Market Rasen with others from all over
Lincolnshire. There was so much to do and it gave some of
the younger members in scouting an opportunity to try out a
wide selection of scouting activities. So much fun to be had
in one day... Up the climbing wall, abseiling down the tower,
racing in the go-karts and even getting messy with a
chocolate fountain. I’m sure everyone went home with a
smile on their faces.
The Local Sunrise Celebration The scouting sunrise was
the biggest scouting event of the year, in fact the past 100
years. With Scouts from all over the world renewing their
scouting promises at 8am local time. As well as the main
events happening nationally on Brownsea Island the birth
place of scouting, and at the world scout jamboree, Manby
scouts came together with those from all around Louth, to
camp over in Theddlethorpe with Beavers
sleeping over in the village hall.
Some went down to the beach to watch the
actual sunrise at around 5am later to be
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accompanied by everyone else to re make their promises in
scouting; at the same time as 28 million other scouts across
the globe in every single country in the world bar 6.
After the well awaited early start to the day it was back up
the beach for egg and bacon butties for breakfast followed by
another full day of activities, sand
castle building and sand sculpting.
Then parashoot games and ice cream
before departing with fish and chips
at 3pm. It was such a magical
experience for Manby scouts to be a
part of; they were on the beach, proud members of the
scouting movement, honoured to witness and participate in
the dawn of the new scouting centenary and the next 100
years to come.
Looking to the future! Now as we break into the new age of
scouting Manby Beavers and Cubs have so much more to
look forwards to. On the 22nd, they will be going for a day
out to Eureka, the hands-on museum in Halifax with over
400 must-touch exhibitions.
For more information on scouting in
Manby and events around the area of
Louth a new website has been launched
for people to find out more about local
scouting and what it has to offer please visit it at:
www.louthdistrictscouts.org.uk
Finally I would like to thank everyone in Manby on behalf of
Manby scouts and scouts in Louth for all of the support, hard
work and donations made to make many of the centenary
events possible, especially help over the fun day in Market
Rasen and to the showground for allowing us to stay in May.
Please remember that scouting has so much to offer young
people today and it can be very worth while for adults as
well. Scouting survives on its 100,000 adult volunteers in the
UK. And today in Louth we are looking for more supporters
and leaders for the Louth area. There is plenty of support
available for new adults into the movement and there are
plenty of ways to get involved.
Laurence Marchant, Louth Explorer Scout
Village News Sept 2007
1st Manby Brownies
First Responders
Di Nicholson gratefully accepts keys from Carl Perkins
of CP Motors Manby after his very generous donation
of a car for the use of the Manby/Carltons First
Responders Group. Complete Signs of Manby donated
all the signage for the car. Thank you for supporting the
L.IVES volunteers providing emergency cover to the
local community. Please do watch out for the car in the
villages and do be aware that the responder may be on
an emergency call out to someone in need : do kindly
give way to the vehicle.
Sue Hebden of LIVES expressing grateful thanks to
Karen Spooner of Grimoldby Cricket club for kindly
donating proceeds of the Giant Car Boot sale held at the
showground 12th August to LIVES. A wonderful sum
of £ 300 was donated and
£77 was raised on the
LIVES stall with a
tombola and 'name the
teddy'. Teddy’s name was
Victoria, however the
lucky winner Alison Eason
of Louth had no room for
her and has kindly donated
the Teddy back us.
Karen & Sue
The Brownies have had another really good year with a
completely full pack and a waiting list in operation! We
were very sad to see Pippa Cook leave us as she has now
reached the ripe old age of 10 and a half. We wish her
every success with whatever she chooses to do next.
We didn't quite have the Summer term we had hoped for
due to the delightful weather conditions and were unable
to get out and about as we have in previous years (we
even had to hold our Brownie Olympics indoors!) Even
our last meeting beach party was undercover, but we still
managed to have fun. As our final meeting was drawing
to a close we had a surprise visit from our District
Commisioner Kim Thompson, who came to present one
of our leaders, Julie Cheffings, with her ten year long
service badge and certificate. Well done to her!
If you would like to join our group, and you are aged
between 7 and 10 years old, we meet at Grimoldby and
Manby village hall on Tuesday evenings between 6pm
and 7.30pm so come along and get your name on our
waiting list. We look forward to seeing you there!
Yours in Guiding Julie Cheffings, Jan Stephenson,
Jodie Stephenson, Hannah Day
Danescourt Residents Activities
19th Jan Entertainment by Bruce Taylor, Social Night
23rd March Chinese Supper with Grace playing piano
5th April Easter Card Competition followed by Tea Party
14th May Residents went to see Kiss Me Kate at the
Playgoers. Taken by the Lions Club.
20th June Residents trip to Bridlington
25th June Strawberry Tea followed by Bingo
25th July Residents trip to Scarborough
27th July Quiz Night. Grace Sibson won chocolate and
certificate.
2nd August Fish & chip dinner in communal room
28th August Residents trip to Melton Mowbray, to the
market and Pork Pie Factory.
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Village News Sept 2007
Sport/Club News
MODELLERS’ GROUP
This report is going to be a bit thin on content because
not a lot has happened on the modelling front since the
last issue of the Village News. Elsewhere in this issue
you will find a write up about one member who has
been to Germany to present a Museum with one of his
models. We are very proud of him.
During this lull in modelling news perhaps it is a good
time to remind readers what the Modellers’ Group is
about. The Group came together a couple of years ago
with a core of experienced model makers from the
villages of Grimoldby and Manby, plus other villages
around us. Its aims are for modellers to share model
making knowledge, compare interests and to encourage
each other. We are not teachers of model making but
we learn modelling techniques from each other and
thereby have someone else to ask if we get stuck on a
particular problem. We are not a “club”; there are no
official meetings but we do occasionally meet in each
others workshops to
admire what other
members do. There are
members who
specialise in model
railways, buildings,
aircraft, boats/yachts,
tethered cars,
hydroplanes and all
things linked with
these.
Most other modelling activities have been curtailed by
the inclement weather. Three model boating regattas
have been cancelled in Hull due to rain, wind or coots
nesting on the lake, and very little model flying has
taken place because of high wind and flooding on the
airfield. One
experienced
modeller, who
recently moved in to
Grimoldby, put on a
static display of his
model aircraft at the
Primary School fete.
This was an
excellent piece of
initiative and it
would be good to
see more of it.
In the past we have
offered to put on
displays of models; for
example in support of the Village Hall funds but due to
lack of support by other special interested groups, this
never happened. The offer is still there.
Two members have
purchased new electronic controllers for their railway
layouts, so there has been some progress even if not
very exciting. Several new models have been started
and a couple of the finished ones were exhibited at
shows.
For your diary there will be a gathering of model
aircraft fliers and models on Manby airfield on Sunday,
9th September. Come and take a look and be amazed
at the skill of some fliers.
Some more old modelling magazines have been passed
to group members; thank you Bert. Another visit was
made to Seagull Recycling in Skegness to collect more
materials usable in model making.
The contact for the Modellers’ Group is Keith on 01507327880.
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Village News Sept 2007
Sport/Club News
EGYPTIAN DANCE
LOUTH AND DISTRICT
DISABLED ARCHERY
CLUB - L.A.D.D.A.C.
Egyptian dance classes are now shimmying their way to
the Grimoldby and Manby Village Hall.Have you ever
felt like doing something different for a change? If so,
then the fortnightly Egyptian Dance classes could be just
for you.
Sylvia Green aka Selena will be moving her classes to the
Village Hall on alternate Friday evenings from 7- 9pm, at
a cost of £6 per session, starting on 10th August 2007.
Sylvia says “Egyptian Dance is becoming a very popular
way of exercising. It can improve stamina, flexibility and
posture as well as relieving tension and stress. It is also
great fun. Egyptian Dance is for any age, any ability, any
size and any shape”. Sylvia will provide the shimmy belt,
all you need is enthusiasm.
Sylvia has been dancing for nearly 9 years and has
trained under many teachers/dancers in the UK and Cairo.
If you are interested, all you need is either leggings, loose
trousers or a long skirt and a comfortable top (a t-shirt
will do).
If you would like to talk to Sylvia, please give her a call
on 01507 327260 and she will be more than happy to
answer any queries you may have. We are a friendly
group of girls and no one will feel ‘left out’. Why not
come along and give it a try!
We hope to see you soon.
The summer,what there was of it draws to an end
and our archers are thinking it is time to start
thinking about returning inside at the Drill Hall,
Manby Park. During the summer we held two
successful events and we are extremely proud of
the progress of our juniors, some of whom are being
chosen to represent the County and one, the East
Midlands in regional matches and National
Championships
Information on the club, our meeting times, our
programme of events and other useful facts can be
found on the website
www.laddac.com
Please be assured of a warm welcome and
come and try one of England’s oldest
sports and pastimes.Hope to see you.
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New Fitness Class
Body-Tone
Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm
at Garrod House
2nd Floor, Manby Park
Six Week Course
Please bring mat & water bottle
Any enquiries, telephone
07932 835215
Village News Sept 2007
Sport/Club News
various sounds of surprise, disbelief and questioning of
the calculations can be overheard!
GRIMOLDBY SHORT MAT
BOWLING CLUB
Another good social evening was enjoyed by
all in July. These evenings are in a
slightly different format to our usual
bowling sessions and this time the alternative game was
bowls skittles. The wooden skittles were beautifully
hand carved by one of our members and the fiendishly
difficult positioning of them plus the scoring handled by
another member. A big thank you to both for the time
and effort put in. Competition was fierce and the
highest possible score with just 4 bowls was not
achieved by anyone. The winning team was presented
with medals by the chairman and the highest scorer
received chocolates. A buffet rounded off the evening
with much chat and laughter.
Our regular weekly sessions continue on Thursdays at
7pm and a friendly welcome plus gentle tuition is
extended to anyone who would like to try the game. We
have spare bowls so there is no excuse for not coming
along! The positions in the Player of the Year
competition are changing monthly and there is a rush to
the notice board each time the list is updated and
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If you would like to know more about our club or the
next social evening on October 19th please contact the
secretary on 327470.
The secretary.
CRICKET
Karen would like to thank everybody who bought a 200
club ticket this year. We have had 6 draws so far this
season with the following 3 to be held in the next few
weeks. The 10th and final draw is to be held at the
Junior Presentation Day on 15th September at Priory
Lane, if the weather permits, after a fun day with games
of 20/20 cricket of the U11’s v U13’s and U15’s v
Adults, Tombola and a BBQ.
The lucky winners so far are:
Draw 1 - £50 K Lammin, £20 C Fair, £10 D Atkin
Draw 2 - £50 J Barclay, £20 D Frew, £10 P Williams
Draw 3 - £50 A Davison, £20 Mrs Salkeld,
£10 G Galey
Draw 4 - £50 S Leafe, £20 N Tomlin,
£10 A Thompson
Draw 5 - £50 S Leafe, £20 G Henderson,
£10 A Howes
Draw 6 - £50 J Baker, £20 Mr Jeffrey,
£10 B Lewington
We have also held 6 Car Boot Sales at Manby Airfield,
with many thanks to James Tointon (Manby Motorplex)
for the use of the ground and toilets. The money raised
from these car boots will go towards funds needed to
improve playing and training facilities for all age
groups across the club, especially the increasing junior
section.
Thank you
Karen Spooner